Holland America Line
Nieuw Statendam Becomes Largest Cruise Ship to Visit Lough Foyle
It was Holland America Line’s first Lough Foyle call since Prinsendam in 2018, and the line has return visits scheduled for 2027, 2028 and 2029.
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Royal Caribbean
Rough Weather Delays Liberty of the Seas Return to Southampton
Royal Caribbean told guests the Southampton terminal would stay closed for embarkation until 2:30 p.m., with all passengers checked in and onboard by 6:30 p.m.
Royal Caribbean
Liberty of the Seas Resumes Service From Southampton After Refit
The first post-refit voyage was a two-night cruise to Le Havre, and a mid-October repositioning will precede year-round Caribbean sailings from Galveston.
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Ambassador Renews ORCA Partnership for 22 No-Fly Cruises
Ambience is assigned 13 sailings and 193 days at sea, while Ambition has nine sailings and 115 days under the shipboard education and citizen-science program.
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Silversea Sets 2027 Venetian Society Reunion Voyage
Hosted by Silversea President Bert Hernandez, the sailing is tied to a Venetian Society refresh set for July 1, 2026, adding new ways for members to earn credit.
P&O Cruises
P&O Cruises Launches £49 Low-Deposit Sale for 2026-27 Sailings
A balcony-cabin promotion starts at noon on May 18, offering savings of up to two hundred pounds per balcony cabin.
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France Holds Ambition Passengers in Bordeaux After Norovirus Outbreak
By Thursday morning, Ambassador reported sixty passengers and four crew with symptoms aboard Ambition; French authorities said no serious cases had been reported.
P&O Cruises
P&O Cruises Adds Jason Manford's Comedy Club to 2026 Sailings
The partnership reflects how cruise lines are using recognizable live entertainment to make sea days feel more like destination experiences for UK holidaymakers.
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Foyle Port Opens Record 2026 Cruise Season With Ponant Call
Foyle’s record season points to rising cruise interest in Ireland’s northwest, where expedition and luxury lines are helping smaller ports compete for distinctive coastal itineraries.
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Saga Cruises Sets Two May 2027 Voyages for 30th Anniversary
Milestone sailings are becoming a key loyalty play as cruise brands lean on heritage to stand out. Saga is betting its homeport roots and curated routes will resonate with repeat guests.
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Cunard Headlines 50th Olivier Awards, Extending Theatre at Sea
Cunard is betting that West End prestige can set a luxury cruise apart, reflecting a wider shift toward curated, shore-to-stage cultural experiences at sea.
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Port of Cork Opens 2026 Cruise Season With AIDAluna Call
Cork’s packed cruise calendar shows how Ireland’s ports are competing for bigger itineraries, with Cork and Belfast teaming up to market the island and capture tourism spend.